There are actually very clear and defined factors that must be reached for the economy to officially be in a recession.

Please define "stratetegic, well-planned internet marketing strategies"

I am aware that new real estate laws have been passed regarding many aspects of real estate.

The place is abandoned, and it will definately foreclose, if they dont short.

I have found that I could delegate a lot of aspects of tenanted, performing properties but the rehab side of my business, I have to be on site and cracking the whip.

Learn every aspect of the business.

The property is in "Tear Down Condition" so I'm assuming I have to do something with it along those lines.The area is definately a lower income/value area ,but is somewhat close to a neighborhood of high priced homes.The lot will be something like $500-$1000 at maximum with a home on the location.

Which in itself is not a bad thing, as that is an extremely important aspect of investingAs to what you can do in Chicago, well you can find mentors, more information on wholesaling, etc when you attend Local Clubs.

What aspect of commercial real estate are you interested in Troy?

Just another wonderful aspect of RE, we can all make $ in a variety of differnt vehicles, methods, strategies, etc.